Cardiologist reveals the real reason behind high blood pressure

Currently, high blood pressure has become a silent companion in busy lives. Many people are living with this problem without realizing it due to irregular eating habits or a reality full of mental anxiety.

Currently, high blood pressure has become a silent companion in busy lives. Many people are living with this problem without realizing it due to irregular eating habits or a reality full of mental anxiety. In most cases, regular medication is started as a solution on the advice of a doctor. But experienced cardiologist from the United States, Dr. Jack Wolfson, says that there is a big mistake here. According to him, high blood pressure is not the real problem, it is just a warning signal from the body.

This Arizona-based cardiologist claimed in a video posted on social media Instagram that taking medication only to control blood pressure does not reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke or death. Rather, it hides the real problem. According to Dr. Wolfson, blood pressure medication does not touch the root cause of high blood pressure. As a result, even if the readings are reduced by taking medication, the risk of heart attack or stroke may remain the same.

For example, he said, if someone hits your leg with a hammer, you would not ask for painkillers, but rather tell them to stop hammering. The same should be true in the case of high blood pressure because it has to be stopped, not just covering up the symptoms. According to him, chasing only numbers for a long time means ignoring the real danger.

Dr. Wolfson said that high blood pressure is a signal from the body through which the body tells you that there is a problem somewhere inside. Behind it can be—

Chronic stress

Inflammation in the body

Problems with blood vessel function

Nutritional deficiency

Harmful toxins

A malfunction in the body's proper signaling system

He clearly says that simply reducing the blood pressure number with medication means ignoring the root cause of the problem.

What does blood pressure mean: Blood pressure is usually expressed in two numbers. One of which is the systolic pressure, i.e. the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts. The other is diastolic pressure, which is the pressure when the heart is relaxed. According to the Mayo Clinic, if it is below 120/80 mm Hg, it is normal. If it is below 120–129/80, it is elevated. If it is 130–139 or 80–89, it is stage 1 hypertension. If it is 140/90 or more, it is stage 2. And if it is more than 180/120, it is an emergency. According to experts, along with medication, attention should be paid to lifestyle. Healthy eating, regular exercise, adequate sleep, reducing stress and ensuring necessary nutrition are very important.

High blood pressure should not be seen as just a number. It is a warning bell in the body, which indicates that there is an imbalance somewhere inside. Dr. Wolfson's statement reminds us that treating the cause, not the symptom, is the key to long-term well-being. However, before making any decisions, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Source: Hindustan Times